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Chimney cakes as never before

Hoppácska in District IX

5. November 2016 - by Katrin Holtz in Eating Out

If you thought that chimney cakes filled with ice-cream were all the rage, you have not been to Hoppácska yet. The recently opened snack bar has taken the traditional Hungarian[…]

Spiced up with a bit of ‘Big Apple’

The Market in District VII

29. October 2016 - by Katrin Holtz in Eating Out

BRKLYN is one of the new party places in the Jewish Quarter. It clearly distinguishes itself from the surrounding ruin pubs by its chic, trendy design and slightly higher prices.[…]

A farmhouse in the middle of Buda

Czakó Kert in District I

22. October 2016 - by Katrin Holtz in Eating Out

The historic Tabán quarter, which used to be Buda’s liveliest part and the meeting point for bohemians, is tucked in between the Gellért and Castle hills. However, during the urban[…]

Fire and flame for Hungary’s most popular streetfood classic

Lángos Papa in District VI

15. October 2016 - by Katrin Holtz in Eating Out

The lángos is the same for Hungarians as the currywurst for Germans. The fried dough is Hungary’s streetfood number one and it’s just as popular with tourists as goulash soup[…]

Personality brings new colours to vegan cuisine

Great Bistro in District V

8. October 2016 - by Katrin Holtz in Eating Out

If you often read the lifestyle pages of Hungarian high-gloss magazines, the name Gréta Stőhr will surely sound familiar. The 32-year-old mother, wife and passionate chef regularly writes about healthy[…]

The taste of Balaton brought to town

Márga Bisztró in District VI

1. October 2016 - by Katrin Holtz in Eating Out

The hot days are over, so for many Budapesters it’s time to leave their summer residences at the “Balcsi”, as the Hungarians lovingly call their largest lake, and move back[…]

Asian cuisine of all stripes

Urban Tiger in District V: big hopes get off to good start

24. September 2016 - by Katrin Holtz in Eating Out

The versatile Asian cuisine is mainly represented in Budapest by food stands and diverse fast-food restaurants that often only present the same classics prepared in a wok. Aficionados of the[…]

”The Kitchen Caters”

Kempinski presents its new go-anywhere, top-quality service

17. September 2016 - by Katrin Holtz in Eating Out

“We are aiming for no less than becoming the best catering service provider in Hungary.” Stephan Interthal presented Kempinski Hotel’s new service with these self-confident words. “The Kitchen Caters” brings[…]

Meat expectations

Bestia in District V

10. September 2016 - by Katrin Holtz in Eating Out

If you want to be up to date on what is new and trendy on the Budapest gastronomic scene, you can’t miss a visit to Bestia. The restaurant that casually[…]

Welcome to the witches’ kitchen

Mandragóra in District II

3. September 2016 - by Katrin Holtz in Eating Out

Tucked in between shrubs and trees, this delightful restaurant awaits in the quiet part of Buda. Just like the gingerbread house in the story of Hansel and Gretel, the restaurant[…]